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PRODUCT BULLETIN
UALITY, The Mark Of A
Licensed Vaccine
®
For Veterinary Use Only
GARASOL INJECTION
®
(Brand of Gentamicin Sulfate – Veterinary)
For the prevention of early mortality in day-old chickens caused by
Escherichia coli, Salmonella typhimurium, and Pseudomonas aeruginosa
susceptible to gentamicin sulfate
For the prevention of early mortality in 1- to 3-day-old turkey poults caused
by Arizona paracolon susceptible to gentamicin sulfate
Advantages:
I Significantly reduces early
chick and poult mortality
I Bactericidal at low levels
I Safe for crews to handle
I No side effects observed
when used as directed
I Rapid tissue distribution
I Prolonged activity in major
organs
GARASOL® is Schering-Plough Animal Health
Corporation’s trademark for its brand of gentamicin sulfate,
which is one of the broadest spectrum antibiotics available
in the animal health market.
Efficacy and safety has been demonstrated by extensive
field trials. No adverse effects were noted, and GARASOL
is safe for crews to handle. GARASOL is backed by reliable
technical service including field and laboratory assistance.
Supplied in 100 mL multiple-dose vials (100 mg/mL).
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GARASOL INJECTION
®
(Brand of Gentamicin Sulfate – Veterinary)
For Veterinary Use Only
Directions for Use
Each milliliter of GARASOL Injection contains gentamicin sulfate veterinary; equivalent to 100 mg gentamicin base; 3.2
sodium bisulfite; 0.1 mg edetate disodium; 4.5 mg sodium
acetate, anhydrous; 3.0 mg glacial acetic acid; 0.8 mg
methylparaben and 0.1 mg propylparaben as preservatives;
water for injection q.s.
Chemistry
Gentamicin sulfate veterinary is a bactericidal aminoglycoside antibiotic derived from Micromonospora purpurea of
the Actinomycetes group. It is a powder, readily soluble in
water and basic in nature. Gentamicin aqueous solutions
do not require refrigeration and are stable over a wide range
of temperatures and pH.
Indications
Day-old chickens – GARASOL Injection is recommended for
the prevention of early mortality associated with Escherichia
coli, Salmonella typhimurium, and Pseudomonas aeruginosa
susceptible to gentamicin sulfate. Turkeys – As an aid in the
prevention of early mortality of 1- to 3-day-old turkeys associated with Arizona paracolon infections susceptible to gentamicin sulfate.
Administration and Dosage
Chickens:
Each day-old chicken should be aseptically injected subcutaneously in the neck with GARASOL Injection diluted with sterile, physiologic saline solution to provide 0.2 mg gentamicin in
a 0.2 mL dose. This concentration can be provided by diluting GARASOL as follows:
GARASOL
mL
1
2
4
10
100 (1 bottle)
Sterile
Saline
mL
99
198
396
990
9900
Dose/Chicken
# Doses
mL
500
0.2
1000
0.2
2000
0.2
5000
0.2
50000
0.2
Turkeys:
Each 1- to 3-day-old turkey should be aseptically injected
subcutaneously in the neck with GARASOL Injection diluted
with sterile, physiologic saline solution to provide 1 mg gentamicin in a 0.2 mL dose. The dose should be injected
under the loose skin on top of the neck, halfway between
the head and base of the neck. This concentration can be
provided by diluting GARASOL as follows:
GARASOL
mL
1
2
4
10
100 (1 bottle)
Sterile
Saline
mL
19
38
76
190
1900
# Doses
100
200
400
1000
10000
Dose/Turkey
mL
0.2
0.2
0.2
0.2
0.2
Clean and sterilize needles and syringes by boiling in water
for 15 minutes prior to use. Disinfect the injection site and
top of the bottle with a suitable disinfectant, such as 70%
isopropyl alcohol. Use all precautions to prevent contamination of vial contents.
Warning
For use in day-old chickens and 1- to 3-day-old turkeys
only. Chickens injected with GARASOL Injection must not
be slaughtered for food for at least five (5) weeks following
treatment. Turkeys injected with GARASOL Injection must
not be slaughtered for food for at least nine (9) weeks following treatment.
Precautions
Store between 2° and 30°C (36° and 86°F).
Ask your Schering-Plough Animal Health Corporation sales
or technical services representative to design a custom
vaccination control program to meet your needs.
Union, NJ 07083
®
Garasol is a registered trademark of Schering-Plough Veterinary Corporation.
© Copyright 2005, Schering-Plough Animal Health Corporation. All rights reserved.
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